Music to My Ears…and Focus for My Brain

Written By Cynthia Hammer, MSW

Written by Cynthia Hammer, MSW

 

I recently discovered free music videos that provide “Deep Focus … for ADHD Relief and Concentration.”  The RedGreen Productions company posts videos that vary in length from 2-12 hours! Although called videos, they are actually podcasts as you only see a picture of a regal elk with massive antlers or a lion while listening to music created especially for people with ADHD. Headphones are recommended for the best experience.  There are numerous ones to choose from besides the two I highlighted.

These are listener comments:

This is seriously the most helpful thing for when I'm writing papers.

I have been more productive in the last 45 minutes with this background music than in the rest of my day.

One semester of college left and I’ll graduate with my Bachelor’s! This music has been key to getting through school with ADHD.

 It creates a backdrop to occupy the rest of my mind. It is interesting enough so I don’t drift off but soft enough not to distract me.

I barely played this when my daughter with ADHD says, “I like this music. It's good for my brain.”

 This music has a pulse to it. It puts me into a trance where I can suddenly focus and concentrate on my work.

 Thanks for this music. It has been life-changing for me. It soothes my agitated brain and creates a great atmosphere for concentrating.

I usually chose silence when working, now I listen to this music.

Cynthia Hammer, MSW

Cynthia Hammer, MSW, was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD in 1992 when she was 49 years old. The following year she created the non-profit organization, ADD Resources, with a mission to educate adults and helping professionals about ADHD in adults. She ran the organization for 15 years before retiring.

During the Covid isolation she wrote a book about her life with inattentive ADHD which should be published by the end of this year. In writing the book, she was dismayed to learn that children with inattentive ADHD continue to be under-diagnosed and adults with inattentive ADHD often are incorrectly diagnosed with depression or anxiety.

She created a new non-profit in 2021, the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org), to create more awareness about inattentive ADHD and the need for early diagnosis and treatment.

https://www.iadhd.org
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